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The Centre on Wednesday announced that nine unsung heroes of Indian healthcare system will be awarded with Padma awards - one with Padma Bhushan and eight others for Padma Shri awards. HealthLive wishes them for their outstanding work in health sector.

Awareness

Viral Fever

The main cause of Viral fever is direct contact of Virus

Proper attention for effected viral things.

Avoid the company of infected persons. It is also main cause of Viral fever.

Don't take oily, packaged and fried foods.

We can use ice pack directly on forehead.

Wear light and cool cloth.

Drink proper amount of water.

Take fresh fruit juice and hot soup.

Eat fresh, light food with less use of oil and spices.

Soak your feet in a warm bath and wipe them

Funny Facts

A scientist tells a pharmacist, “Give me some prepared tablets of acetylsalicylic acid.”
“Do you mean aspirin?” asks the pharmacist.
The scientist slaps his forehead. “That’s it!” he says. “I can never remember the name.”

My teenage patient’s mother was concerned. “He must have a temperature,” she said. “He hasn’t taken our motorcycle out all day.”
“Let me ask you,” I said. “Do you have a thermometer?”
“No,” she said. “A Kawasaki.”

Two doctors and an HMO manager die and line up together at the Pearly Gates. One doctor steps forward and tells St. Peter, “As a pediatric surgeon, I saved hundreds of children.” St. Peter lets him enter.
The next doctor says, “As a psychiatrist, I helped thousands of people live better lives.” St. Peter tells him to go ahead.
The last man says, “I was an HMO manager. I got countless families cost-effective health care.”
St. Peter replies, “You may enter. But,” he adds, “you can only stay for three days. After that, you can go to hell.”